These are the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred thirty-seven years. He gave up his spirit and died, and was gathered to his people.
Parallel translations
- KJV And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
- BSB Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.
- NKJV These were the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred and thirty-seven years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.
- NASB These are the years of the life of Ishmael, 137 years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.
- NLT Ishmael lived for 137 years. Then he breathed his last and joined his ancestors in death.
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Ishmael dies at one hundred thirty-seven years and is gathered to his people.
Overview
Ishmael's death notice echoes that of Abraham, showing God honored his son with a full life. The phrase 'gathered to his people' again hints at a destiny beyond death. The account then closes Ishmael's story to concentrate on the promised line through Isaac.
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Cross-references · 2
- Gen 15:15but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried at a good old age.
- Gen 25:7–8These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred seventy-five years.
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